At a glance: Pharmaceutical Business

Pharmaceutical business merges the fields of science, health care and business, combining the key elements of pharmaceutical-science and pharmaceutical-marketing programs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics, careers in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are expected to far exceed growth in other industries, leaving pharmaceutical business majors in an excellent position for an exciting and successful career.

Distinctive features

All of the quality programs of the college emphasize leadership development.

Ranked as one of the top 111 undergraduate business colleges in the nation by Bloomberg Business Week and internationally accredited by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

First-year students are directly admitted into the college and assigned an upperclass student who will mentor and help with the adjustment to college life.

Small classes mean individualized attention.

Professors are dedicated teachers and earned an “A+ in Teaching Quality” from Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Most have terminal degrees (Ph.D. or JD) and experience as entrepreneurs or corporate executives.

A fulltime staff person facilitates required student internships, and opportunities abound for regional, national or international internships with well-known companies. Students also have opportunities for business study abroad.

A distinguished lecture series brings prominent business leaders to campus to speak on relevant topics in business and society.

Each student receives a free daily copy of The Wall Street Journal.

Facilities

Opened in 2003, James F. Dicke Hall offers “smart” classrooms equipped with the latest instructional technology. Open computer labs have the latest hardware and software for student use. A cast-bronze polar bear greets visitors to the two-story glass faced atrium, known as the “Central Business District,” which also has a real-time stock ticker. Throughout the building, beautiful artwork graces the walls, and there are comfortable alcoves for informal gatherings.

Program outcomes

The College of Business Administration has programs in place, including a full-time director of experiential learning, to assist students with internship acquisition, job placement upon graduation and student-employer networking events held in major cities.

Graduate schools

Some graduates have gone on to get advanced degrees at Case Western Reserve University, University of Notre Dame, University of Colorado, University of South Carolina MIBS, University of Virginia and Indiana University.